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trying to contact friends in japan. and so i've been able to reach friends that live in sendai and trying to figure out whereabouts they are. and then, connect to where my dad is. >> miller is hoping the reason her dad hasn't called is because his power is out and he's gone to an evacuation site. people gathered to watch a japanese news channel. one professor leading a group of students told us he feels helpless watching from here and just wants to go home. >> and there is a bluffs of ocean beach were dotted this morning. police closed ocean beach and-to-prevent anyone from getting hurt. some people ignored the warning. there is an impressive scene in bolinas. locals say one surge continued to rush in. >> there is something pretty impressive. i've never seen this, ever. now we're back to low tide. there is pretty impressive stuff. >> those living nearby saw six surges in the first few hours. in pacifica, schools were closed in parts of the city evacuated. and is live with that for use this is a city that experienced pow
trying to contact friends in japan. and so i've been able to reach friends that live in sendai and trying to figure out whereabouts they are. and then, connect to where my dad is. >> miller is hoping the reason her dad hasn't called is because his power is out and he's gone to an evacuation site. people gathered to watch a japanese news channel. one professor leading a group of students told us he feels helpless watching from here and just wants to go home. >> and there is a bluffs...
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on japan. the distrust between the japanese people and generations past with the nuclear agency, are you seeing that now with the events now? >> reporter: there's a lot of anxiety and concern, of course. those who remember the atomic bombings have first hand knowledge of what nuclear radiation is all about. you have many generations sense then that learned from na generation that experienced that devastation back in 1945. this is something they haven't seen since the end of world war ii. >> not just nbc but a lot of crews from cbs and abc and the bbc overseas are pulling their journalists from the site. are you disappointed with that or would you like to get closer to the nuclear reactors? >> we never had an opportunity to go up there, but we saw highway patrol it affected people in tokyo and we showed you those stories. we felt the aftershocks ourselves and fet elt a good dozen of them including a 6.2. so we got a good taste of what happened here, but definitely not the full picture we wanted
on japan. the distrust between the japanese people and generations past with the nuclear agency, are you seeing that now with the events now? >> reporter: there's a lot of anxiety and concern, of course. those who remember the atomic bombings have first hand knowledge of what nuclear radiation is all about. you have many generations sense then that learned from na generation that experienced that devastation back in 1945. this is something they haven't seen since the end of world war ii....
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, ask the crews -- and the crews on their way to japan. >> leigh: hi there. i'm leigh glaser. a delightful saturday. lots of sunshine. don't get too used to it. the clouds will thicken overnight. rain retur >> alan: there were some emotional reunions at san francisco enter national airport. a handful of lights landed from tokyo. those who returned home were on their away to the airport for at the airport when the earthquake struck. >> it freaked me out a little bit. the ground was moving in every direction, very hard to walk. buses were flying up and down off the ground. >> aftershock hit, you could see a train go up a foot and a half that was parked next to us. >> alan: both of the main airports are back open. at 6:00, we show you a ten-year-old boy's emotional reunion with his dad. >>> as people were arriving at sfo, others were headed into the disaster zone. a japanese rescue team jumped on a plane to fly home. they were training with the men low fire department when the quake hit. six of the 1 rescuers returned home tonight. one lost his home and another
, ask the crews -- and the crews on their way to japan. >> leigh: hi there. i'm leigh glaser. a delightful saturday. lots of sunshine. don't get too used to it. the clouds will thicken overnight. rain retur >> alan: there were some emotional reunions at san francisco enter national airport. a handful of lights landed from tokyo. those who returned home were on their away to the airport for at the airport when the earthquake struck. >> it freaked me out a little bit. the ground...
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this was taken in northeastern japan. over the weekend, they upgreated the quake to 9.0. -- upgraded the quake to 9.0. this is amateur video 30 minutes after the quake. a wall of water, up rooting homes and other buildings. crews are still searching for those reported hissing. f people are reaching out to help earthquake victims. discussing ways the local community could help. the center is collecting money to pay for food and water and provide blankets. to find out more, visit ktvu.com and cleck on web links. >>> damage to california hobbers is at $40 million. in santa crews crews are working to pull up more boats there. >> reporter: the process is slow and time consuming. raising 18 boats from underneath the surface. divers placed intertubes to lift the a tow into the launch the main concern, fuel spills. >> when they have that capped off that will lessen or reduce the opportunity for fuel to leak out. >> reporter: video shot on a cell phone shows the wave surge barging into the harbor and scooping up everything in its
this was taken in northeastern japan. over the weekend, they upgreated the quake to 9.0. -- upgraded the quake to 9.0. this is amateur video 30 minutes after the quake. a wall of water, up rooting homes and other buildings. crews are still searching for those reported hissing. f people are reaching out to help earthquake victims. discussing ways the local community could help. the center is collecting money to pay for food and water and provide blankets. to find out more, visit ktvu.com and...
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grow grass anywhere. >> supplies are heading into japan. the ship was already in the area and purchase of vegan military drills. for several ways to save the clean up and recovery you to whom the rig across 4 and could help clarify even know and san francisco. >>reporter: it isn't easy way to help. >> makes me feel good that it and enjoy a good meal while helping >> owners wanted to include their customers in the relief effort. we decided to donate 10 percent all the profits in one week to the red cross. they had four locations in san francisco. holt has the money will at about $20,000. gore of this restaurant has a personal connection to the area hit hard. he has to very close friends who were working and living in japan when the earthquake struck. >> can get any information, on their whereabouts. if half a >> rig has had no luck contacting them and he said those two friends who live near the ocean. how will >> to leave their ok. flat part of me is free for the worse. off many of his workers also a family and friends living in the areas af
grow grass anywhere. >> supplies are heading into japan. the ship was already in the area and purchase of vegan military drills. for several ways to save the clean up and recovery you to whom the rig across 4 and could help clarify even know and san francisco. >>reporter: it isn't easy way to help. >> makes me feel good that it and enjoy a good meal while helping >> owners wanted to include their customers in the relief effort. we decided to donate 10 percent all the...
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citizens left japan. in the u.s. citizens that have chosen to stay are requested to leave the area within 50 mi. are around that. >> we have driven this out, 1, 2, 3, 4, all four reactors. we will show you where these possible toxic levels are going. the first thing to keep in mind is that to keep this to the bay area. this has to be very high up. this gold aero will give you an idea. this is representing 1 mi. tall minimum. of those particles would need to be before they could make it and even make it perhaps three times that to make a meaningful impact. as we look through the 20 mi. no plighfly zone. and it is even recommended of a 50 mi. zone recommended by americans. this wind pattern has bencarrying this to the jets stream and it went through the alaskan islands. as we remind you that on thursday, there is a big storm in the pacific which is greek force us. that moisture is causing real active to going through the pacific. by tomorrow, that radioactivity--when it makes landfall there should be really nothing lef
citizens left japan. in the u.s. citizens that have chosen to stay are requested to leave the area within 50 mi. are around that. >> we have driven this out, 1, 2, 3, 4, all four reactors. we will show you where these possible toxic levels are going. the first thing to keep in mind is that to keep this to the bay area. this has to be very high up. this gold aero will give you an idea. this is representing 1 mi. tall minimum. of those particles would need to be before they could make it...
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for example, the nuclear breakout in japan. they were well prepared, in comparison to other countries. i am thinking, in light of what has happened in japan -- >> that is a great question. every two years, we update our hazard mitigation plan, where we do exactly what you're asking, we tried to think ahead. we tried to think about lifelines, utilities, bridges, transit systems, things that might be vulnerable during a disaster that we ought to think about ahead of time. we update that every two years. certainly, we are monitoring events closely in japan to see what can be done to improve, and what lessons we can take for our own city. supervisor chu: thank you. why don't we open this up for public comment. is there anyone from the public that would like to comment on this item? seeing none, public comment is closed. can we send this item forward with recommendations? without objection. thank you. back to item one. >> ordinance amending article 12-a of the business and tax regulations code by adding section 906.3 to establish a
for example, the nuclear breakout in japan. they were well prepared, in comparison to other countries. i am thinking, in light of what has happened in japan -- >> that is a great question. every two years, we update our hazard mitigation plan, where we do exactly what you're asking, we tried to think ahead. we tried to think about lifelines, utilities, bridges, transit systems, things that might be vulnerable during a disaster that we ought to think about ahead of time. we update that...
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citizens has left japan. in the meantime, japanese citizens continue their search for earthquake and tsunami victims amidst rubble and snow. these are images from a town that experienced its own armageddon when the tsunami came ashore. it's along the northeast coast where temperatures have drop and residents are returning to an unrecognizable pile of rubble. some are finding remnants of their past lives. this is another town arock the -- along the northeast coast where searchers are discovering more bodies. the death toledo is just under 3700. but thousands of people are still -- the death toll is just under 3700 but thousand -- but thousands are still missing. long lines are forming in sendai to evacuate by bus because of radiation fears. sendai is about 60 miles from the fukushima power plant. the japanese government has only recommended that people within 12 miles should evacuate. >>> because of all of the concerns about radiation in japan, some new precautions are being taken at airports and local ports.
citizens has left japan. in the meantime, japanese citizens continue their search for earthquake and tsunami victims amidst rubble and snow. these are images from a town that experienced its own armageddon when the tsunami came ashore. it's along the northeast coast where temperatures have drop and residents are returning to an unrecognizable pile of rubble. some are finding remnants of their past lives. this is another town arock the -- along the northeast coast where searchers are discovering...
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coming from japan 5,000 miles away. to ravage the waters of santa cruz. >> what it's like to watch this? >> this is devastating. this is really devastating. i mean, it keeps getting worse. >> the tsunami surges started at 8:00 this morning and as they funneled through the narrow channel beneath the murray street bridge, the waves sped up with udot directly in its path. at that point, nothing in the water was safe. that boat belonged to tom mcclarion. >> it is just a floating disaster out there. and who knows what's going to happen. >> at sun down, the swells were still coming. for scott kelly, watching his boat trapped in a cluster of other boats hanging on by a thread was agonizing. >> this sucks. >> the vessel with the green trim has been his home for the past two years. the only thing he can do now is drink beer and pray. >> devastated crash. i mean the world is sinking, what are you going to do? >> 17 boats have sunk, two drifted out to sea and as many 50 lifts were destroyed. one boat owner said, they are just fibe
coming from japan 5,000 miles away. to ravage the waters of santa cruz. >> what it's like to watch this? >> this is devastating. this is really devastating. i mean, it keeps getting worse. >> the tsunami surges started at 8:00 this morning and as they funneled through the narrow channel beneath the murray street bridge, the waves sped up with udot directly in its path. at that point, nothing in the water was safe. that boat belonged to tom mcclarion. >> it is just a...
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coming from japan 5,000 mile away. to ravage the waters of santa cruz. >> what is it like to watch this? >> this is devastating. it keeps getting worse. >> the tsunami surges started at 8:00 this morning and as they funneled through the narrow channel beneath the bridge, the waves sped up. at that point, nothing in the water was safe. that boat belonged to tom mcclarion. >> it is just a floating disaster out there. and who knows what is going to happen. >> at sun down, the swells were still coming. for scott kelly, watching his boat hanging on by a thread was agonizing. >> i'm thinking this sucks. >> the vessel with the green trim has been his home for the past two years. the only thing he can do now is drink beer and pray. >> i mean, you weren't thinking, what are you going to do? >> 17 boats have sunk. two drifted out to sea and as many a o were destroyed. as one boat owner said, they are just fiberglass and replaceable. >> and the harbor police as well as arm guards will be patrolling the docks all night. and the bo
coming from japan 5,000 mile away. to ravage the waters of santa cruz. >> what is it like to watch this? >> this is devastating. it keeps getting worse. >> the tsunami surges started at 8:00 this morning and as they funneled through the narrow channel beneath the bridge, the waves sped up. at that point, nothing in the water was safe. that boat belonged to tom mcclarion. >> it is just a floating disaster out there. and who knows what is going to happen. >> at sun...
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japan is the no. 1 producer of the key ingredient madused to make computer chips. >> japan make 60 percent of the raw stuff that we make all of our computer chips out of. some of that production of that material has been disrupted, if that is a long-term disruption and it will cause problems for all kinds of companies in the technology business. >>pam: japan is also a big producer of memory chips which are things better and smartphones, cameras and computer tablets. the price of those components have jumped as much as 20% in anticipation of protectioproducn disruption. clean out of the santa cruz harper is continuing today, as we reported on friday, the tsunami patted the harbor. you're looking at pictures of the damaged bolts. this is were 18 boats sank in 100 others were damaged. kron 4 shows you what crews were doing today. >>craig: removing debris from the santa cruz proper to make it safer. 15 boats are still left it to a whole lot of the water. the governor will use the information decide if outside funds were made available. so far damages of $70 million it is concerned and there is
japan is the no. 1 producer of the key ingredient madused to make computer chips. >> japan make 60 percent of the raw stuff that we make all of our computer chips out of. some of that production of that material has been disrupted, if that is a long-term disruption and it will cause problems for all kinds of companies in the technology business. >>pam: japan is also a big producer of memory chips which are things better and smartphones, cameras and computer tablets. the price of...
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northern japan that hit, not all of japan not of china or south korea. other markets that could take those goods and read transport them. it is a big story, very dramatic. it will work itself out. >>pam: think the biggest issues, will be mainly delays in getting parts delivered and things like that? >>rob: some of the electricity issues are problematic, some city conductor issues will be fired up and tie. toyota will look for parts. a lot of economics were not talking about japan in a big consumer nation. if it was the united states it would be a disaster economically. this is the social and human disaster. i certainly would want to beat the shot group was to build these nuclear power plants across the united states. >>pam: overall its relatively minimal. >>rob: relatively. >>pam: should i use my r i a to pay off by credit cards? >>rob: that's the worst idea possible. to get a job selling keep saw, some stuff at your house. to which it can first and then sell-off your ira and get the credit card. most people don't look in other areas. borrow the money fr
northern japan that hit, not all of japan not of china or south korea. other markets that could take those goods and read transport them. it is a big story, very dramatic. it will work itself out. >>pam: think the biggest issues, will be mainly delays in getting parts delivered and things like that? >>rob: some of the electricity issues are problematic, some city conductor issues will be fired up and tie. toyota will look for parts. a lot of economics were not talking about japan in...
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hit japan in more than 100 years. there have been dozens of after shocks one with a magnitude of 7.1. >> it's really hard to say what will happen along our coast once the water moves in this direction. we want to check in with steve paulson for what is expected what the possibilities are, steve. >> we have a tsunami warning out that goes from santa barbara to cent city. it looks like that would the closest where the highest waves would be. for us here projected time is 8:08:00 a.m. at the golden gate bridge. the good news is we're going into a low tide. waves two to four feet possible. possible. this is what happened after of japan. this is called a mega thrust. it moved away. as that water has to be displaced and has to move. as it goes over the pacifics the ships would not notice it. it's when it moves closer toward shallow land. they get closer toward the coast. again, it will hit hawaii first and it will wrap around. it's not just one wave but it will wrap around. when that would happen it would be 3:00 a.m. our t
hit japan in more than 100 years. there have been dozens of after shocks one with a magnitude of 7.1. >> it's really hard to say what will happen along our coast once the water moves in this direction. we want to check in with steve paulson for what is expected what the possibilities are, steve. >> we have a tsunami warning out that goes from santa barbara to cent city. it looks like that would the closest where the highest waves would be. for us here projected time is 8:08:00 a.m....
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in japan, back up power washed away. >> our diesel tanks are watertight and allow us a minimum of seven days electrical power without need to replenish from outside sources. that is one of the problems at the plant. what is going on in japan could happen here if we don't learn the lesson. >> in 2008, a battery powering safety systems hadn't worked for four years in a 2009, emergency cooling water valves failed at diablo canyon, problems were discovered as geologists discovered new faults near the plant. >> stocks moved higher today on word of at and t's $39 billion deal to buy t-mobile. and the nasdaq added 48 points, s and p 500 up by nearly 20. >> not everyone is happy with an at and t t-mobile merger. >> and there is a look at consumer concern autos at tv ads, t-mobile shows at and t as an old middle aged nan a gray suit. oops. we won't be i seeing that add from now on. aside from that, what will consumers experience? at and t says a better network and consumers. >> there are t-mobile charging but on a number of plan types but it's possible the lower rates will continue only until co
in japan, back up power washed away. >> our diesel tanks are watertight and allow us a minimum of seven days electrical power without need to replenish from outside sources. that is one of the problems at the plant. what is going on in japan could happen here if we don't learn the lesson. >> in 2008, a battery powering safety systems hadn't worked for four years in a 2009, emergency cooling water valves failed at diablo canyon, problems were discovered as geologists discovered new...
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. >>> tonight, japan's government is saying it was unprepared for this terrible disaster. how the country is now dealing with the earthquake tsunami and a nuclear threat. >>> donations have been coming in for a week now, but if you sent money via text, expect a delay. why some cash won't arrive for at least three months. >>> inside the madness like never before. how google can bring you to the biggest event in college basketball. >>> good evening. rain, wind, hail, lightning, even a tornado touching down earlier tonight and a fastier storm is on the way -- nasty ear storm is on the way. >> we officially did have a tornado touch down in the santa rosa area. also, we did have thunder, lightning, hail and now presented moderate downpours. all this in the northeastern direction where we've had some hail tonight as well. this is up towards the delta, but meanwhile, downstream, activity noticed from san francisco around the airport where we do have airport delays swinging around to redwood city, but a nastier storm is headed this way. >> we will see you then, thanks. >>> there w
. >>> tonight, japan's government is saying it was unprepared for this terrible disaster. how the country is now dealing with the earthquake tsunami and a nuclear threat. >>> donations have been coming in for a week now, but if you sent money via text, expect a delay. why some cash won't arrive for at least three months. >>> inside the madness like never before. how google can bring you to the biggest event in college basketball. >>> good evening. rain, wind,...
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no harmful levels of radiation from japan have been detected here. >>> now, to developments in japan. a story of survival on this, the 8th day since a 9.0 earthquake started a devastating earthquake and tsunami. bulletin alerted us they pulled a survivor from his home. the man in his 20s was taken to a hospital. they reported that 6,911 people are confirmed dead. the officials raised the accident level at the crippled nuclear plant to level 5 on a 7 point scale. it puts it on par with the accident at pennsylvania 3-mile island. they are considering burying the reactors in sand and concrete. you will find continuing coverage on the crisis in japan with the latest developments at ktv u.com including updated video and slide shows. >>> turning to another crisis overseas. the conflict in libya. president barack obama says the u.s. military will join the allies to enforce a no-fly zone over the nation. >> left unchecked wee have every reason to believe -- we have every reason to believe that gadhafi will wreak havoc on his own people. thousands could die. >> president barack obama says no g
no harmful levels of radiation from japan have been detected here. >>> now, to developments in japan. a story of survival on this, the 8th day since a 9.0 earthquake started a devastating earthquake and tsunami. bulletin alerted us they pulled a survivor from his home. the man in his 20s was taken to a hospital. they reported that 6,911 people are confirmed dead. the officials raised the accident level at the crippled nuclear plant to level 5 on a 7 point scale. it puts it on par with...
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. >> the ripple effect from japan's triple disaster. how workers and consumers starting to fee the after shock. >>> and preserve for post it erity. where the air craft at the center of the miracle on the hudson is going. >> the weather center. we have four big storms headed or the bay area this week when are they hit? we will talk about that coming up. ,,,,,,,,,,,, woman and her 16- year-old grandson were rescued-- nine days after the earthquake leveled their home. they say they survived by eating or. . >>> a woman and her grand son were rescued nine days after the quake leveled their home. they survived by eating the fridge. >>> raidation is being detected in a wide array of food and in tap water. the newly released estimates say at least 18,000 have side and the world bank think itself will cost $235 billion to rebuild and take up to five- years. >>> one company is already beginning it's recovery. the nissan motor company expects to resume production tomorrow. the impact on the united states company. >> it's a jolt from japan's quake
. >> the ripple effect from japan's triple disaster. how workers and consumers starting to fee the after shock. >>> and preserve for post it erity. where the air craft at the center of the miracle on the hudson is going. >> the weather center. we have four big storms headed or the bay area this week when are they hit? we will talk about that coming up. ,,,,,,,,,,,, woman and her 16- year-old grandson were rescued-- nine days after the earthquake leveled their home. they say...
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. >>> two new views of the devastation cause by the tsunami in japan. homes were swept away for miles. death toll in the thousands but in all this destruction, incredible destruction, we have some uplifting stories to tepg you about. rescuers pulled two people from the wreckage four days later. they found a 70-year-old woman in her house that was washed away by tsunami waves. she suffered from hypothermia but didn't have any life-threatening injuries. another team pulled a man from a building after workers heard him calling for help. >> there is evidence that the primary containment unit has been reached. one japanese official told the iae that radiation is being released directly into the atmosphere. they ordered some 140,000 people to stay indoors. that order came after new fire and explosions increased radiation levels around the fukushima daiichi plant. long after the fire was extinguished, a japanese official says water to keep the reactor cooled might still be boiling but the report levels of radiation have dropped dramatically. experts on "good m
. >>> two new views of the devastation cause by the tsunami in japan. homes were swept away for miles. death toll in the thousands but in all this destruction, incredible destruction, we have some uplifting stories to tepg you about. rescuers pulled two people from the wreckage four days later. they found a 70-year-old woman in her house that was washed away by tsunami waves. she suffered from hypothermia but didn't have any life-threatening injuries. another team pulled a man from a...
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>>> two new views of the devastation cause by the tsunami in japan. homes were swept away for miles. death toll in the thousands but in all this destruction, incredible destruction, we have some uplifting stories to tepg you about. rescuers pulled two people from the wreckage four days later. they found a 70-year-old woman in her house that was washed away by tsunami waves. she suffered from hypothermia but didn't have any life-threatening injuries. another team pulled a man from a building after workers heard him calling for help. >> there is evidence that the primary containment unit has been reached. one japanese official told the iae that radiation is being released directly into the atmosphere. they ordered some 140,000 people to stay indoors. that order came after new fire and explosions increased radiation levels around the fukushima daiichi plant. long after the fire was extinguished, a japanese official says water to keep the reactor cooled might still be boiling but the report levels of radiation have dropped dramatically. experts on "good m
>>> two new views of the devastation cause by the tsunami in japan. homes were swept away for miles. death toll in the thousands but in all this destruction, incredible destruction, we have some uplifting stories to tepg you about. rescuers pulled two people from the wreckage four days later. they found a 70-year-old woman in her house that was washed away by tsunami waves. she suffered from hypothermia but didn't have any life-threatening injuries. another team pulled a man from a...
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one of japan's many nuclear plants is a full >> death toll from japan's zeg 8.9 earthquake is growing by the hour. official numbers show 413 people are dead 800 others are missing and 1100 have been injured in the most powerful earthquake in recorded history for japan. >> and the nuclear safety commission says a meltdown is possible at a damaged nuclear power plant. >> travelers trying to get to japan waited today to catch a flight out of san francisco international. >> and the tsunami from the quake damaged boats and docks in sanity creates with remarkable force. in japan the prime minister is sending in 50,000 troops to help with rescue efforts. >> it's been 25 hours since the powerful quake rocked japan and released the tsunami that swallowed parts of the country. >> it's already saturday in japan and the sun rose in the morning it revealed the devastating impact. countless cities decimated by fire and flooding. it splintered buildings setting tons of debris over open fields and made a toxic soup some of it on fire. >> some workers managed to flee but others remained trapped on cit
one of japan's many nuclear plants is a full >> death toll from japan's zeg 8.9 earthquake is growing by the hour. official numbers show 413 people are dead 800 others are missing and 1100 have been injured in the most powerful earthquake in recorded history for japan. >> and the nuclear safety commission says a meltdown is possible at a damaged nuclear power plant. >> travelers trying to get to japan waited today to catch a flight out of san francisco international. >>...
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the japan road traffic information center, the japan road information center and police say expressways around tokyo and north eastern japan have been closed. the japan road traffic information center and police say expressways have been closed. according to the elevator, it assumes that most elevators came to a holt in the region affected by the disaster. according to the elevator, it assumes most elevators came to a halt, affected by the disaster. at the moment, the company has been collecting information about mechanical shuttles. >> now again, you are listening to live and watching live coverage from nhk japanese television network of the 8.8 earthquake that is struck the area. you can see tsunami waves sweeping into farmland in the area, which is 240 miles from tokyo. right now, we have no confirmed reports of injury or death, but we have been able to verify through these live images that there are in fact fires. we do know there has been fires as far away as tokyo, which is 240 miles away from the epicenter and those waves continue to devour this area. this is an absolutely unbeli
the japan road traffic information center, the japan road information center and police say expressways around tokyo and north eastern japan have been closed. the japan road traffic information center and police say expressways have been closed. according to the elevator, it assumes that most elevators came to a holt in the region affected by the disaster. according to the elevator, it assumes most elevators came to a halt, affected by the disaster. at the moment, the company has been...
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. >>> there's another issue popping up in japan. their nuclear experts are struggling with how to dispose of all the radio active water they're using. highly toxic plutonium is the latest contaminant found. officials say the amounts are not a risk to humans, but it -- leaking from the damaged rods. one cabinet minister calls the situation quote, very grave. >>> now to a story you'll only see here on nbc bay area news. more than three decades ago, a bay area nuclear scientist was so alarmed by the design of a nuclear reactor, he quit in public protest. he was convinced the mark one reactor, the same used in japan, had design flaws that could lead to a devastating accident and put lives at risk. mary ann favro has more. >> he was asked to assess how well the reactor would hold up in a major disaster such as a quake. he says his testing revealed the reactors might fail. >> i resigned from ge on february 2, 1976. >> 35 years ago, he wrote this resignation letter to his employer, the ge department in san jose. he quit because he was conc
. >>> there's another issue popping up in japan. their nuclear experts are struggling with how to dispose of all the radio active water they're using. highly toxic plutonium is the latest contaminant found. officials say the amounts are not a risk to humans, but it -- leaking from the damaged rods. one cabinet minister calls the situation quote, very grave. >>> now to a story you'll only see here on nbc bay area news. more than three decades ago, a bay area nuclear scientist...
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epa is installing more in the wake of the disaster in japan. the one here is part science project for the students, and part public service. when and if any radioactive part cells reach california this filter will tell scientists what is floating in the air. this sets on the roof of the engineering kept department and down stairs engineers monitor readings around the clock. >> we want to tell the public and you, and everyone, what radiation, if there is any, what levels of radiation we have to deal w. >> scientists will know if they find traces of raceo active isotopz causing serious health damage after chernyobl. many say what's happening in japan is not near that level of disaster. >> this is probably more than a three-mile island but less than a chernyobl. >> scientists don't expect notable changes until tomorrow. any radioactive part cell koz wo have to travel more than 5100 miles. transported near a jet stream across the ocean. and if that happens they predict levels will be lower. this chart shows how much radiation we live with. >> this
epa is installing more in the wake of the disaster in japan. the one here is part science project for the students, and part public service. when and if any radioactive part cells reach california this filter will tell scientists what is floating in the air. this sets on the roof of the engineering kept department and down stairs engineers monitor readings around the clock. >> we want to tell the public and you, and everyone, what radiation, if there is any, what levels of radiation we...
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this disaster hit japan. a massive tsunami unleeched by an 8.9 earthquake rocking the country just 15-30 minutes lerl i -- earlier. eye witnesses say shaking lasted several minutes. then continued on and off for hours, as after shocks rumbled from the epicenter north of tokyo. into the streets workers ran from office buildings. this woman said i thought i was going to die. it was enormous but the worst was still to come. waves now being estimated 20 feet high. powerful enough to keep cars and ships inland. sweeping near sendai. early reports say between 200 and 300 bodies have been found in the area. as dawn broke on day two smoke still filled skies from fires, including one in an oil refinery. nearby thousands of people who were forced from their home around a damaged nuclear reactor. crews forced to release vapors to release pressure. and with roads washed out and airports closed crews have been slow to reach the hardest-hit areas but it's believed death toll from the worst earthquake could rise from hundre
this disaster hit japan. a massive tsunami unleeched by an 8.9 earthquake rocking the country just 15-30 minutes lerl i -- earlier. eye witnesses say shaking lasted several minutes. then continued on and off for hours, as after shocks rumbled from the epicenter north of tokyo. into the streets workers ran from office buildings. this woman said i thought i was going to die. it was enormous but the worst was still to come. waves now being estimated 20 feet high. powerful enough to keep cars and...
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this is one of the top reach weeded pictures coming out of japan. it really looks like the earth was completely he and a part. for continuing coverage of the quake in japan and tsunami warnings visit www.kron4.com and stay with us after the break we have an in-depth report on tsunami is and how they work. illion in health care costs... and over a million lives. we've done a good job. but even if you were born today, you'd still grow up in a world where tobacco kills more people... than aids, drugs, alcohol, murder and car crashes... combined. we have a lot more work to do. um >>pam: as we continue to follow the earthquake and the tsunami jonathan blum joins us, help us understand a bit more about how tsunamis work. >>jonathan: this is what caused the tsunami it's a fault. what happens is these plates move toward each other and force the water. but setting into motion. this is the fault are here and look what's going happen is this piece of the fault is going to start moving in an upward direction as soon as we can get this thing moving. it's going t
this is one of the top reach weeded pictures coming out of japan. it really looks like the earth was completely he and a part. for continuing coverage of the quake in japan and tsunami warnings visit www.kron4.com and stay with us after the break we have an in-depth report on tsunami is and how they work. illion in health care costs... and over a million lives. we've done a good job. but even if you were born today, you'd still grow up in a world where tobacco kills more people... than aids,...
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. >>> the death count in japan, 1900. some officials 10,000 people are dead from the earthquake and tsunami, which they upgrated today to a 9.0. a japanese news agency said 2,000 bodies washed up. 3,000 other are reported missing and 450,000 more are staying in shelters. tonight concerns over a melt down at one of the nuclear plants in japan are mounting following a hydrogen explosion that fukushima daiichi plants. all of the plants lost their cooling system in the earthquake and tsunami last friday. a travel warning today for u.s. citizens, not to go to japan unless absolutely necessary. flights have resume in japan. 1200 american citizens are in the northeastern part of the country. >> in the bay area, the red cross and san francisco leaders are coordinating fund raising efforts for earthquake and tsunami victims in japan. they have met with a representative from the japanese consulate who told them there is an immediate need. the red cross say the best way to help is donating money. >> the best way to help is to provid
. >>> the death count in japan, 1900. some officials 10,000 people are dead from the earthquake and tsunami, which they upgrated today to a 9.0. a japanese news agency said 2,000 bodies washed up. 3,000 other are reported missing and 450,000 more are staying in shelters. tonight concerns over a melt down at one of the nuclear plants in japan are mounting following a hydrogen explosion that fukushima daiichi plants. all of the plants lost their cooling system in the earthquake and...
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people who wept back to japan and taught over there. he learned a lot from them as well and how they operate. so the most important thing is approximately this type of training really it doesn't matter where you are from. when a country has a disaster or terrorist e.coli haven't it's about training to do the most good as quickly as you ca can. that's a shared at any rate that we all we all want to be good at. so this international sharing of information and skills is really important for all of us to get better at what we are doing. >>fá absolutely. harold we really appreciate your time this evening. >> stay on line if you tonight mind we'll move on. we have another resource in menlo park. >> david i'mer with u.s. gs in menlo park on the line for us now. squiz. >> they are taking in the estimate that they see from the inundays in japan is whether height on deep ocean buoy and the amplitude of the wave once it reaches hawaii. normally they try to keep that information to a minimum until they get into a 3 hour window from hawaii. that po
people who wept back to japan and taught over there. he learned a lot from them as well and how they operate. so the most important thing is approximately this type of training really it doesn't matter where you are from. when a country has a disaster or terrorist e.coli haven't it's about training to do the most good as quickly as you ca can. that's a shared at any rate that we all we all want to be good at. so this international sharing of information and skills is really important for all of...
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despite the nuclear problems in japan, u.s. officials they'll tell us within the hour it is still unlikely our air will be affected. kron 4 news reporter, found an instrument in san francisco which is designed for that very reason to detect radiation. >>reporter: this may look like an ordinary lobby, security on one side and a sign on the other. if this is a secure lobby because of the roof of the building is an instrument that affects radiation. this instrument since above the seventh floor at the bay area air quality in district building. the inflation picks up go straight to a national laboratory in alabama. experts i talked to said radiation have not been picked up and they don't expect to be picked up after the japan explosions. >> at this point we've never had anything of any consequence measured by the instrument >>reporter:. experts tell me particles from those explosions aren't likely to make it to this instrument or san francisco, off the likely break up over the pacific. that is something that will talk more about on
despite the nuclear problems in japan, u.s. officials they'll tell us within the hour it is still unlikely our air will be affected. kron 4 news reporter, found an instrument in san francisco which is designed for that very reason to detect radiation. >>reporter: this may look like an ordinary lobby, security on one side and a sign on the other. if this is a secure lobby because of the roof of the building is an instrument that affects radiation. this instrument since above the seventh...
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as a crisis in japan intensifies. japan's stock average down more than 1000 points. today was the third worst one day plunge in their history. >> mark: 40 $4 million donation to japan. they stopped production in the area. we went to toyota dealership to see how it is impacting business. >> reporter: it may have it economic impact on the dealers in the states. for manufacturing plants have been shut down following the disaster. sales managers based shutting down the plants means stopping the production of vehicles exclusively produced in japan like one of their best sellers, upper yes. they say it will impact on oil sales here. kron 4 news. >> mark: as we go to break one of the stories we're following alive look from arlington va., the final living servicemen to serve in world war one is being honored. the 110 year-old veteran passed away in his west virginia home last month. president barack obama has ordered flags to be lowered to half staff. ♪ that airline is gonna nail that frequent flyer with restrictions when he tries to use his miles. ♪ that's a lot of red
as a crisis in japan intensifies. japan's stock average down more than 1000 points. today was the third worst one day plunge in their history. >> mark: 40 $4 million donation to japan. they stopped production in the area. we went to toyota dealership to see how it is impacting business. >> reporter: it may have it economic impact on the dealers in the states. for manufacturing plants have been shut down following the disaster. sales managers based shutting down the plants means...
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. >> in japan engineers want to keep the reactors from melting down. the death toll will crime above 10,000 from the tsunami. >> a sonar sweep shift harbor. a dozen vessels still unaccounted for. >> a live look at downtown san francisco where it looks dry right now but we are still dealing with yesterday's rain that spilled into the morning forecast. talk about how long it will last and how long it will affect that commute. >> the good news if you are taking bart, full service into san francisco, everything back to normal this morning. a live shot of the bay bridge toll plaza. be careful out there. look out for possible ponding. >> thank you for starting your week with us. i'm kristen sze. >> i'm eric thomas. we begin with breaking news. firefighters are on the scene of a house fire on virginia and south first street. they started about an hour and a half ago. the family living inside managed to get out safely and firefighters managed to rescue a dog. they knocked it down but said likely the house is unlivable. they'll be looking for hot spots and tryi
. >> in japan engineers want to keep the reactors from melting down. the death toll will crime above 10,000 from the tsunami. >> a sonar sweep shift harbor. a dozen vessels still unaccounted for. >> a live look at downtown san francisco where it looks dry right now but we are still dealing with yesterday's rain that spilled into the morning forecast. talk about how long it will last and how long it will affect that commute. >> the good news if you are taking bart, full...
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here in japan town. until midnight, these volunteers will collect pledges and credit card donations for the northern japan earthquake relief fund. before this telethon even started this morning, the japanese cultural and community center of northern california in san francisco had already raised more than $100,000 to help the people suffering in northern japan. that money came over the last week from people touch by the earthquake. and now the nuclear failures in the country. donors who have walked in with cash and check have helped raise $110,000. facebook members donated more than $150,000 to the jccmc through causes.com. >> we're sending money directly to service organizations. third on the ground purchasing food, water, supplies, blankets going directly to shelters and neighborhoods in the affected area. >> reporter: other local groups are finding ways to raise funds. two people have been slipping cash into donation boxes. at japan town stores. we even ran into some high school kids who raised $800,0
here in japan town. until midnight, these volunteers will collect pledges and credit card donations for the northern japan earthquake relief fund. before this telethon even started this morning, the japanese cultural and community center of northern california in san francisco had already raised more than $100,000 to help the people suffering in northern japan. that money came over the last week from people touch by the earthquake. and now the nuclear failures in the country. donors who have...
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and european officials to describe the nuclear crisis in japan. military helicopters have been dumping loads of sea water to try to cool the fuel to prevent a nuclear meltdown. they predict low level radiation will lead to detectable in los angeles by tomorrow. they are sending chartered planes to japan for officials who want to leave. they are advising people to stay away 50 miles from the crippled power plant. now more on the nuclear crisis and the continuing search for survivors. >> rescuers in japan to search through debris pull bodies from the rubble makeshift morgues have been set up but with more than 4300 ten more than 10,000 still ambiguous. relief workers are overwhelmed. they waited patiently for food waters and gases with information difficult to come by frustration is growing. this woman says she is concerned radiation can't be seen. how do we know if it's in the air. maybe our food may be contaminated. this may be the world's worst nuclear disasters. >> units two and three containment cracked. unit four has a raging fire that is not
and european officials to describe the nuclear crisis in japan. military helicopters have been dumping loads of sea water to try to cool the fuel to prevent a nuclear meltdown. they predict low level radiation will lead to detectable in los angeles by tomorrow. they are sending chartered planes to japan for officials who want to leave. they are advising people to stay away 50 miles from the crippled power plant. now more on the nuclear crisis and the continuing search for survivors. >>...
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first a story out of japan. the reason these two dogs are in seppable. >>> with things so difficult in japan, small heart warming scenes are grabbing the attention of people all arn the world. this dog is one of those attention grabbing stories. shows the dog standing guard over an injured dog. the television station that shot the video is now getting flooded with calls wanting to adopt both dogs. >>> just seems like the giants are starting where they left off last season. >> yeah, it does. the giants continue to look like a team ready to pick up where it left off on november 1. tim lincecum against the white socks. he looks close to opening day ready. striking out 7. allowed one run. inate sheer holds had 3 hits. one of these hits, he has opposite field power. giants win 5-3. 16-5 record continues to be a major league best. the a's were off today. cal bears trying to do what st. mary's could not do, advancing. hosting old miss and leading by 9 early. texas, san antonio. melvin johnson cutting through the lane.
first a story out of japan. the reason these two dogs are in seppable. >>> with things so difficult in japan, small heart warming scenes are grabbing the attention of people all arn the world. this dog is one of those attention grabbing stories. shows the dog standing guard over an injured dog. the television station that shot the video is now getting flooded with calls wanting to adopt both dogs. >>> just seems like the giants are starting where they left off last season....
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another crisis tonight in japan stemming from the 8.9 earthquake and tsunami. an emergency at a third nuclear reactor, the second today. there are reports but an official said an meltdown is a possibility. the ambassador to the united states denies there is evidence though of a meltdown. the nuclear agency said the cooling system malfunctioned at unit three of the plant that is 170 miles from tokoyo. earlier there was an explosion at the same complex of the outer building that houses the reactor. leaks have been detected. officials say 20kilometers is safe but it may change and go wider. it's disturbing. >> evacuations have been ordered for all residents with in a dozen miles of the plant. that's more than 200,000 people and we also know that iodine tablets are being given out. back here the impact much the tsunami is very real investment live coverage. we start with deborah live in santa cruz where new evacuations are in place so engineers can look at damage. >> reporter: people here on the shore can watch but there is no dock access because the piers could be
another crisis tonight in japan stemming from the 8.9 earthquake and tsunami. an emergency at a third nuclear reactor, the second today. there are reports but an official said an meltdown is a possibility. the ambassador to the united states denies there is evidence though of a meltdown. the nuclear agency said the cooling system malfunctioned at unit three of the plant that is 170 miles from tokoyo. earlier there was an explosion at the same complex of the outer building that houses the...
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support. >> i want to reiterate american support for the people of japan. who are some of our closest friends and allies. i said to the prime minister that united states will offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters, we'll stand with the people of japan in difficult days ahead. >> this death toll continues to rising standing at 2800. there are thousand still missing and feared dead. estimates putting costs into tens of millions of dollars. >> and japan's problems are threatening power around the globe now. and swisser land is holding off on new plants this, is raising questions and concerns about nuclear facility autos it s we'll show you pictures of the blast in just a moment. there is a political fallout helped kill the nuclear industry. an engineer tells me what's happening in japan is similar to what happened at three-mile island in terms of the reactor in terms of politics, we're still working on that. this earthquake has thrust up the old debate over nuclear power. >> there is a reality. >> the group says that nuclear engi
support. >> i want to reiterate american support for the people of japan. who are some of our closest friends and allies. i said to the prime minister that united states will offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters, we'll stand with the people of japan in difficult days ahead. >> this death toll continues to rising standing at 2800. there are thousand still missing and feared dead. estimates putting costs into tens of millions of dollars. >> and...
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help from all over the world is pouring into japan this weekend. the u.s. military and the agency for international development have sent a variety of supplies and expert workers. two teams, one from los angeles and one from fairfax county, virginia. each has 75 members and six dogs trained to detect survivors . several other countries, including britain and jeremy have sent teams with rescue dogs. it's too soon to know what the best way to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami is. people in the bay area with ties to japan are not waiting to find out. >> as international aid goes, it may only be a drop in the bucket, but the owner of -- restaurants here in san francisco says he'll give proceeds of every lunch and dinner to help japan. >> they need all help they can get. his mother and his sister live near the nuclear power plant in fukushima. >> it's scary, the nuclear -- i don't know what's happened. maybe people are injured. >> and you're hoping your family is okay? >> yeah, i hope. >> at the buddhist temple, they're -- in talking with our temple mem
help from all over the world is pouring into japan this weekend. the u.s. military and the agency for international development have sent a variety of supplies and expert workers. two teams, one from los angeles and one from fairfax county, virginia. each has 75 members and six dogs trained to detect survivors . several other countries, including britain and jeremy have sent teams with rescue dogs. it's too soon to know what the best way to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami is. people...
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the pictures from today obviously across the pacific and to japan amazing. the pictures here, we've never really seen anything like this on live television where we had a tsunami move into the harbor like this. amazing day in santa cruz. lots of issues down with the boats. a tsunami warning is now a tsunami advisory. i suspect that will be dropped shortly adds well. when we come back we have weather to talk about as well. >>> the san mateo county is one of four counties on a state of emergency. the declaration makes state resources available now to those counties. >>> in just the last hour, the situation has changed in san francisco after a day on high alert. ktvu's david stevenson is live in the city where he received an update from emergency officials. >> reporter: we've spoken to county management officials inside this building, what they told us is a half an hour ago, state emergency efficients downgraded the tsunami warning in san francisco to an advisory. now, what does that mean. roadways were closed to try to keep people from the shore. but as of 11:
the pictures from today obviously across the pacific and to japan amazing. the pictures here, we've never really seen anything like this on live television where we had a tsunami move into the harbor like this. amazing day in santa cruz. lots of issues down with the boats. a tsunami warning is now a tsunami advisory. i suspect that will be dropped shortly adds well. when we come back we have weather to talk about as well. >>> the san mateo county is one of four counties on a state of...
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>>> and more dramatic video of a coastal city in japan being wiped away and new questions tonight being raised about how the country is coping with its nuclear crisis. >>> and a huge hunk of rock in san francisco bay. it could be yours at a bargain price. >>> good evening. i'm dana king. >>> there was stunning and at times very graphic testimony in the barry bonds' murder case today. his mistress described bonds as increasingly angry and at times impotent due to steroids. why her motives are being called into question. >> reporter: she was called for one explosive reason. >> she's going to provide the jury with her statement talking about mr. bounds' admission about using steroids -- mr. bonds' admission. >> she had left with him -- she had slept with bonds since 1994. he had trouble maintaining and he recollection. . he said steroids caused the injury because tendons grew to fast. >> choking back the tears, she testified his timber was growing along with his shoe and capsize. one argument led him to threaten to cut off my head and leave me in a ditch. before his record setting home run
>>> and more dramatic video of a coastal city in japan being wiped away and new questions tonight being raised about how the country is coping with its nuclear crisis. >>> and a huge hunk of rock in san francisco bay. it could be yours at a bargain price. >>> good evening. i'm dana king. >>> there was stunning and at times very graphic testimony in the barry bonds' murder case today. his mistress described bonds as increasingly angry and at times impotent due...
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look under the japan quake tab. we have ktvu reporter in japan sending blog messages back to the ktuv website. >>> damage at the santa cruz harbor has reportedly grown to $22 million. the harbor will be closed at least through sunday but 14 docks are now open, allowing some people who live on their boats to return. seven other docks on the southeast side have limited access between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. yesterday, crews lifted fifth destroyed boat from the water. ten boats are still missing. >>> we're getting new image from the crescent city harbor in northern california. fish and game officials said 16 boats sank and almost 50 others were damaged by last week's surge. the harbor is virtually destroyed. that that has devastated the fishing industry. officials plan to send a team with stow for that equipment to help locate the sunken boats. >>> and we have new video from hawaii showing damage left behind after the strong tsunami surge hit that state on friday. the surge destroyed several homes on the west coast of
look under the japan quake tab. we have ktvu reporter in japan sending blog messages back to the ktuv website. >>> damage at the santa cruz harbor has reportedly grown to $22 million. the harbor will be closed at least through sunday but 14 docks are now open, allowing some people who live on their boats to return. seven other docks on the southeast side have limited access between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. yesterday, crews lifted fifth destroyed boat from the water. ten boats are still...
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>>kimberlee: right now were going to look at surveillance video in japan. the quake is at its strongest point and shaking. the workers were tried to hold up the shells but because they got scared, they ran away. you could see the shaking continuing for what seems like an endless time. the workers were trying to hold up the shelf but as to conceal the ground up lots of bottles fell. those are still rolling because the quake is still going. when you walk from the corner you could see all the wine bottles that came crashing down. those workers were just trying to stop any more damage and product loss from taking place. we're going to take a look at a picture and it's simply amazing. damage and loss of life could be prevented for this along the water. the tsunami completely destroyed all of these houses, really only scraps of wood left in this neighborhood. we have continuing coverage of the quake in japan and the tsunami warnings here in the bay area on www.kron4.com. join our conversation on our live blog on www.kron4.com. >>brian: tsunami still continues for
>>kimberlee: right now were going to look at surveillance video in japan. the quake is at its strongest point and shaking. the workers were tried to hold up the shells but because they got scared, they ran away. you could see the shaking continuing for what seems like an endless time. the workers were trying to hold up the shelf but as to conceal the ground up lots of bottles fell. those are still rolling because the quake is still going. when you walk from the corner you could see all...
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central bank in japan pumped $184 million in money markets. >> the nuclear plant is raising questions after that third explosion. abc 7's mark matthews is here with details. mark? >> reporter: nuclear engineers are telling me it's good news the plant is holding together as well as it is, considering the earthquake was much bigger than what reactors were designed to withstand. but still a quarter million people living near the plant have been evacuated. after the earthquake and tsunami, the world is watching another phone shall disaster. a second explosion at the plant that rat yeld officials at the white house, raising fears of a massive melt down. >> at this moment it's important that all of us join together providing help that we can in days and months still to come. >> japan has now asked for that help, and insisting they're handling it. >> this is under control. but we have to watch out. >> two reactors had partial melt downs. the hot nuclear core said to be intact. but with no electricity, japanese are pumping in sea water, flooding containment housing. >> i think the -- the reac
central bank in japan pumped $184 million in money markets. >> the nuclear plant is raising questions after that third explosion. abc 7's mark matthews is here with details. mark? >> reporter: nuclear engineers are telling me it's good news the plant is holding together as well as it is, considering the earthquake was much bigger than what reactors were designed to withstand. but still a quarter million people living near the plant have been evacuated. after the earthquake and...
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there is four more students about to travel to japan. now, the program has been put on hold. >> there are concerns about shortages perhaps happening or problems becoming a little more complicated as time goes on. so we fell for the safety of our students it would be best to have them return to california. >> students are in the tokyo areas. none of them studying in hardest hit areas for near unfolding disaster at the nuclear reactors. those taking classes or majoring in international studies say studying abroad is an eye opening experience. >> there is new information, new quality of life. you're just mesmerize bid how people live outside of the united states. >> others believe it would be benefit to stay in japan. >> there is a part of the rebuild prog ses for japan? that is something that is a once in a lifetime thing. if i was there at the time boy want to be part of that. >> there are students collecting money for victims. and there are 178 students from japan attending. the university has reached out to them. the uc system has yet t
there is four more students about to travel to japan. now, the program has been put on hold. >> there are concerns about shortages perhaps happening or problems becoming a little more complicated as time goes on. so we fell for the safety of our students it would be best to have them return to california. >> students are in the tokyo areas. none of them studying in hardest hit areas for near unfolding disaster at the nuclear reactors. those taking classes or majoring in...
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diana alviar, abc news, japan. >> and another concern in japan, a serious shortage of food, water and fuel in the areas devastated by the quake and tsunami. officials put the death toll at 3300. they fully expect it to top 10,000. at this point, more than 450,000 people are living in temporary shelters. emergency teams from around the world are in the region right now assisting in the search and rescue effort. so far though, they have found no signs of life. >>> japan's nuclear issues raise the issue of how well california's plants could deal with a earthquake. they have two nuclear power plants. one in san diego and one in san louis obispo. both are considered extremely vulnerable to major quakes because they are on the coast line where a number of faults are located. just days before the japan quake, ten state lawmakers sent a letter to the u.s. department of energy detailing their concerns. governor brown said today the government needs to take a bigger role regulating the state's nuclear activity. >> where is the best place to site a nuclear power reactor? and that means a governm
diana alviar, abc news, japan. >> and another concern in japan, a serious shortage of food, water and fuel in the areas devastated by the quake and tsunami. officials put the death toll at 3300. they fully expect it to top 10,000. at this point, more than 450,000 people are living in temporary shelters. emergency teams from around the world are in the region right now assisting in the search and rescue effort. so far though, they have found no signs of life. >>> japan's nuclear...
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and japan's weather agency is warning that a tsunami as much as 20 feet high could hit japan's northeast coast. that tsunami warning is in effect for much of the north pacific. the quake was centered on the eastern side. people in tokyo felt it. people ran out of high rise buildings. all we know about it all know, this is it, this information is just coming into our news room. we will pass on any other details as soon as we find out. 7.9 magnitude quake in japan. >>> also in the news tonight, a car lift from the a san francisco dealership wasn't the first sports car stolen from that facility. we told you earlier this week about the yellow sports car ripped off in a sophisticated heist. it belongs to guy fieri, john marks says in 2005 someone stole his jag from the same place. he thinks it's the same thief. >> this guy is very busy enbecause he walks right up into the facility, got into my car and drove it out the front door in the middle of the day. >> mark says after his jag was stolen, another yellow lambo was stolen from the dealership a few weeks later. surveillance video captured a
and japan's weather agency is warning that a tsunami as much as 20 feet high could hit japan's northeast coast. that tsunami warning is in effect for much of the north pacific. the quake was centered on the eastern side. people in tokyo felt it. people ran out of high rise buildings. all we know about it all know, this is it, this information is just coming into our news room. we will pass on any other details as soon as we find out. 7.9 magnitude quake in japan. >>> also in the news...
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she spoke with several people that just a rock from japan. >> people just does are rod from japan. travelers seven sharing similar stores-ride from japan. i spoke to some of these travelers and what it was like to be there before and after the earthquake/tsunami hit. >> horrible. words, the worst i've ever experienced and the past 10 years. >> we were on a train platform it got shaky. when it was over everybody priest a sigh of relief. as soon as the was over, they've breathed a sigh of relief however, all the highways and transfer blocked. it actually took 5.5 hours to get back into downtown tokyo. hundreds of lives were lined up hundreds of lines-were waiting for supplies, food it was near panic. >> speaking of near panic that he was glad to get back to oakland. he has no plans to return anytime soon. reporting live from sfo, therese a special. >>pam: the extensive warning system is alerting them after the initial warnings for a similar situation in california dan kerman looks at one this might be ready this warning system. >> seismologists say that an early warning system is fea
she spoke with several people that just a rock from japan. >> people just does are rod from japan. travelers seven sharing similar stores-ride from japan. i spoke to some of these travelers and what it was like to be there before and after the earthquake/tsunami hit. >> horrible. words, the worst i've ever experienced and the past 10 years. >> we were on a train platform it got shaky. when it was over everybody priest a sigh of relief. as soon as the was over, they've breathed...
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on edge. >> good afternoon from japan. there are new pictures showing the human drama after this horrible, horrible earthquake. for the first time in way we've never seen before, we're getting a look at the death, the destruction and the lack of basic supplies in the quake zone like food, water and gasoline. japan is about 10% simultaneoussimultaneous , 10% smaller than california. >> the destruction extends as far as the eye can see and almost incomprehensible landscape. emergency workers aided by 100,000 japanese troops, pulling out more bodies today. there are a few survivors left to find. japan hasn't seen anything like this since world war ii. friday's tsunami inundated communities, shattered minutes before by the most powerful earthquake japan has ever seen. for the living, a nightmare. million are without without water, and electricity. the trauma on people's faces is plain to see. hospital and shelters are completely overwhelmed. many roads are impassable. train service in many parts of the country is nonexistent.
on edge. >> good afternoon from japan. there are new pictures showing the human drama after this horrible, horrible earthquake. for the first time in way we've never seen before, we're getting a look at the death, the destruction and the lack of basic supplies in the quake zone like food, water and gasoline. japan is about 10% simultaneoussimultaneous , 10% smaller than california. >> the destruction extends as far as the eye can see and almost incomprehensible landscape. emergency...
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the damage and destruction is it still being assessed in japan, but here in japan town, the neighborhood resembles what shf the buildings looked like before about the powerful earthquake. people are concerned not only about their loved ones in japan, but what has happened to the country itself and how it will bounce back. san francisco mayor ed lee held a media conference today to talk about how san francisco is reaching out to japan in the same way that that country has done for the bay area. >> they helped us a lot back in the loma prieta earthquake and they helped the city recover. it's our time and our opportunity to help them back. and they'll need tremendous help. >> reporter: lee stressed that nuprous types today, he says without japan's help, san francisco would have not have been able to come back as quickly as it did from the challenges that came with the 1989 earthquake. live in san francisco, tracy grant, nbc bay area news. >>> and still ahead tonight, it's morning in japan right now. people just starting to get a look at the aftermath of the tsunami and earthquake. we'll bri
the damage and destruction is it still being assessed in japan, but here in japan town, the neighborhood resembles what shf the buildings looked like before about the powerful earthquake. people are concerned not only about their loved ones in japan, but what has happened to the country itself and how it will bounce back. san francisco mayor ed lee held a media conference today to talk about how san francisco is reaching out to japan in the same way that that country has done for the bay area....
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team coverage tonight from the bay area to japan. we'll look at the radiation fears, but let's begin with george who joins us from tokyo via skype. like millions of japanese residents, you, too, are waking up to a brand new day filled with brand new hurdles. take us inside here and tell us what the pulse of that city is now. >> you said it. it is a brand new day here. i think this day started last night. we got a good feeling for what's going on here in tokyo as we've seen many who live here as well as tourists trying to leave the city and though they're hearing the levels of radiation, they're not taking chances and are fleeing tokyo while they can, including one man from san francisco who we met at the train station. >> with the threat of radiation increasing in tokyo, many who live here have already made up their minds on what they're going to do. get out now. count this tokyo native in that crowd. >> i never expeerntsed such a thing, so i don't know what to do. i just don't know. there's long line at the store right now. i think
team coverage tonight from the bay area to japan. we'll look at the radiation fears, but let's begin with george who joins us from tokyo via skype. like millions of japanese residents, you, too, are waking up to a brand new day filled with brand new hurdles. take us inside here and tell us what the pulse of that city is now. >> you said it. it is a brand new day here. i think this day started last night. we got a good feeling for what's going on here in tokyo as we've seen many who live...